Nainital
Took the opportunity today to travel to Nainital, the district capital. Considerably larger and busier than Bhimtal, it's something of a tourist hotspot though at this time of year it's relatively quiet.
Nainital has many things Bhimtal has not. It has restaurants and shops; it has tourist agents and activities; a cable car takes you to the top of the hill for snow views; and it has colonial history and a place in local legend and myth.
On the other hand it's become something of a tacky sprawl of holiday industry staples like pony rides and yachting, and today every other person seemed to be half of a honeymooning couple.
